grandmother
/ˈɡrænmʌðə/ · /ˈɡrænmʌðər/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #717 in the learning path
祖母；外祖母
Definitions
n. The mother of your father or mother.
祖母；外祖母
Example
My grandmother grows fresh herbs on her kitchen windowsill.
我的祖母在厨房窗台上种新鲜的香草。
For many working parents, a grandmother provides essential childcare and helps maintain strong family connections.
对许多在职父母来说，祖母或外祖母提供了不可或缺的育儿帮助，也有助于维系紧密的家庭关系。
Collocations
- maternal grandmother
- paternal grandmother
- great-grandmother
Word family
- grandfather (n.)
- grandparent (n.)
- grandchild (n.)
Synonyms
- grandma
- granny
Usage tip
可指祖母或外祖母；口语常用grandma。
FAQ
- What does grandmother mean?
- The mother of your father or mother.
- How is grandmother pronounced?
- UK /ˈɡrænmʌðə/, US /ˈɡrænmʌðər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
